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Mounds View City Council July 10, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />• <br />Mr. Jhanke thanked the Council and added he does not care how long someone talks as long as is <br />said in few words. <br />Acting Mayor Stigney noted he had asked Economic Development Coordinator Backman if he <br />has looked into any alternate options for the Community Center and he hopes Economic <br />Development Coordinator Backman brings something forth on the 17th. <br />Ken Glidden, 5240 Edgewood Drive, stated he objects to the time limit on public comments. <br />Acting Mayor Stigney stated that in acting practice, the Council appreciates comments and <br />listens to citizens' full concerns. He explained why there is a 3-minute limit. <br />6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISNESS <br />There were none. <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 6875 Approving <br />an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a Billboard at 2200 County Road 10 <br />Community Development Director Ericson stated that before the Council is a request from Clear <br />Channel Outdoor for a billboard at the Mermaid location. He stated the City of Mounds View <br />adopted an ordinance dictating where billboards could be located. He stated the Council <br />recommended the site at 2200 County Road 10 as a place where a billboard could be relocated. <br />He stated this is one of the sites where Clear Channel has a lease. <br />Director Ericson stated on June 21St and July 4th, the Planning Commission approved the CUP <br />but had issues with the questions regarding visibility. He stated that a neighboring property <br />owner did not have issues with the billboard as long as it was 45 feet high. Director Ericson <br />stated the Planning Commission did not approve the variance of 45 feet citing lack of hardship. <br />He added that Clear Channel has appealed the decision. <br />Director Ericson pointed out the table shown in the Staff Report regarding the requirements and <br />noted all are satisfied except for the height requirement. <br />Director Ericson stated the City is considering various criteria such as adverse effects and the <br />Planning Commission has done the first half of the work. <br />Director Ericson stated the Planning Commission has considered the following criteria: <br />1.Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan; <br />• 2.The geographical area involved; <br />3.Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed, <br />4.The character of the surrounding area; and <br />